Gay Dating App Grindr Launches 'Kindr' Initiative

Gay Dating App Grindr Launches 'Kindr' Initiative Grindr, one of the most popular gay dating apps, is trying to solve their discrimination problem. Many profiles use racist coded language, such as "no chocolate or rice," to dissuade interactions with users of color. The app is launching an initiative called Kindr, which aims to take a stand against racism and bullying on the platform. Its new community guidelines say that users will be banned for using discriminatory language. A website and video series has also been launched, where users discuss racism they've faced on Grindr. The Kindr initiative is a response to a lawsuit that was threatened against the company by
user Sinakhone Keodara. Keodara said the platform "allows blatant sexual racism by not monitoring or censoring anti-Asian and anti-black profiles." Statement from Landen Zumwalt, head of communications at Grindr Statement from Landen Zumwalt, head of communications at Grindr